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What are some of the risk factors for getting pre-diabetes?
• Being physically active and having a low body fat percentage.
• Being of African-American or Hispanic/Latino ethnicity.
• Having a sibling with diabetes and being 45 years or older.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Several risk factors can increase the likelihood of developing prediabetes, including:

1. **Being overweight or obese**: Excess body fat, particularly around the abdomen, is a significant risk factor.

2. **Age**: Being 45 years or older increases the risk of prediabetes.

3. **Family history**: Having a sibling, parent, or other close relatives with diabetes can increase your risk.

4. **Ethnicity**: Certain ethnic groups, including African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander populations, are at higher risk.

5. **Physical inactivity**: Lack of regular physical activity can contribute to weight gain and insulin resistance.

6. **Unhealthy diet**: A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats can increase the risk.

7. **High blood pressure**: Hypertension can increase the risk of prediabetes and diabetes.

8. **Abnormal cholesterol levels**: Low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides can indicate a higher risk.

9. **Gestational diabetes**: Women who had diabetes during pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing prediabetes later in life.

10. **Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)**: This condition can increase the risk of insulin resistance and, consequently, prediabetes.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and regular check-ups can help reduce the risk of prediabetes and its progression to type 2 diabetes.
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